Farewell to Prague
Farewell to Prague by Miriam Darvas is a revised memoir published by M P Publishing Limited on May 8, 2015. This 208-page book is written in English and recounts the harrowing experiences of a young girl during the Nazi era in Germany and World War II England. The narrative begins when she witnesses a murder by German Storm Troopers at the age of six, leading to her family’s escape to Prague, where they attempt to rebuild their lives amid escalating danger.
Readers will find a detailed account of her journey as she escapes to England alone, traversing the snow-covered Beskydy Mountains and navigating various modes of transport, including trains and boats. The memoir captures her coming of age during the bombings in London and her subsequent return to the Continent to uncover the fate of her family. With themes of personal memoirs and historical events, Farewell to Prague offers insight into the resilience and courage required to survive in tumultuous times.
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Farewell to Prague is a memoir set against the turbulent events of the Nazi era in Germany and World War II England. It is the story of a girl who, at the age of six, witnesses a murder being committed by German Storm Troopers. From that moment, the happy life she has known disintegrates. Her family escapes to Prague, where they create a new life. Six years later, the Germans march into Prague. Now she has to escape to England alone and on foot. She walks across the snow-covered Beskydy Mountains. By train, fishing boat, and ship, she finally manages to get to England. She comes of age there during the bombing of London. When the war ends, she immediately returns to the Continent to discover the fate of her family. Farewell to Prague is a gripping true story that will fascinate and inspire readers of all ages
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